--- title: "Winter sports in 360° Alpenland | Ski & Berge OÖ" url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-sports.html" description: Powder snow in Pyhrn-Priel, tranquil forests in the Kalkalpen National Park and relaxing hours in Bad Hall. Discover your winter in 360° Alpenland. image: "https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/user_upload/360alpenland/Logos/360Alpenland-Logo.png" date: 2026-04-23 modified: 2026-04-23 --- # Winter sports in 360° Alpenland | Ski & Berge OÖ ![Zwei Skifahrer warten auf den Dritten welcher sich mit einem schwungvollen Stop zu ihnen stellt.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_PyhrnPriel_SkifahrenWurzeralm_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHwhatifmedia_048_16436d0a26.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media Skifahren auf der Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") ![Zwei Skifahrer warten auf den Dritten welcher sich mit einem schwungvollen Stop zu ihnen stellt.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_PyhrnPriel_SkifahrenWurzeralm_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHwhatifmedia_048_5d91227373.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media Skifahren auf der Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") This is what winter feels like ================================ Winter sports in the 360° Alps ------------------------------ © Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media Skifahren auf der Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/accommodation.html) Skiing & winter holidays ---------------------------- ### Skiing, winter hiking and quiet moments in Upper Austria When winter arrives in the 360° Alps, the time begins for [**skiing**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-holiday.html) **in Upper Austria** - between striking peaks and wide slopes. From the [**World Cup ski resort of Hinterstoder**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203103/skigebiet-hinterstoder-hutterer-hoess.html) with sporting challenges to the family-friendly [**family-friendly Wurzeralm** ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001384/ski-area-wurzeralm-spital-am-pyhrn.html)and charming, smaller lifts in the south of the region. Beginners will find their rhythm here, families will find relaxed pistes and experienced skiers will find long descents with views over the Enns Valley. But winter is more than just the piste: Panoramic [**ski tours**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-off-the-piste/ski-tours.html) and [**piste walking**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-tour-on-pistes.html)**,** [**cross-country skiing**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/cross-country-skiing.html) at four altitudes and [**toboggan runs**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/toboggan-runs.html) extend the range of activities. [**Snowshoe hiking trails**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing.html) and [**cleared winter hiking trails**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-hiking.html) lead through the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel, to cosy huts and mountain pastures, into the forests of the Kalkalpen National Park or into the gentle expanse around Bad Hall and Steyr. **What comes next?** [continue reading ](javascript:void())### Warmth, culture & winter moments After active hours in the clear winter air, warmth feels good. The [**thermal spa in Bad Hall**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/therme-spa.html) invites you to take a deep breath with its soothing thermal water. Museums and exhibition centres open your eyes to craftsmanship and history. During [**Advent** ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/advent.html)the Christkindlstadt Steyr and the surrounding villages and towns are transformed into an atmospheric encounter of lights, tradition and music. There are also special winter moments such as **early-bird skiing** at sunrise and special[**events**](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/events.html). The result is a winter holiday that combines movement and encounters: powerful in the mountains, peaceful in the valleys and lively in the towns - in the heart of Upper Austria. ### ![](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/b/csm_Ski_8f9991d2c8.png) The most feeling per metre of altitude -------------------------------------- Feel rather than stage: Winter in 360° Alpenland in the heart of Upper Austria is genuine, direct and unadulterated. Without the jet set and hustle and bustle, but with pure serenity and feelings of happiness in every movement and every turn. [ ![Zwei Skifahrer fahren eine Piste auf der Höss in Hinterstoder hinab. Im Hintergrund erheben sich die Berge aus dem Nebelteppich.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/e/csm_PyhrnPriel_SkifahrenHoess_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHwhatifmedia_008_40baf201ad.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media Skifahren auf der Höss in Hinterstoder in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Ski holidays and skiing fun Ski holidays in Upper Austria: freedom, turns & mountain happiness ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-holiday.html) © Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media Skifahren auf der Höss in Hinterstoder in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Zwei Schneeschuhwanderer, ein Mann und eine Frau, laufen schwungvoll über eine Schneefläche in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel, im Hintergrund das verschneite Tote Gebirge.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_PyhrnPrielSchneeschuhwandernGipfel_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach_7c45bed058.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Schneeschuhwanderer in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel im Laufschritt.") Winter experiences away from the piste Snowshoeing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing & more ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-off-the-piste.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Schneeschuhwanderer in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel im Laufschritt. Close copyright [ ![Zellerhütte in winter, guests enjoy the view](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_zellerh%C3%BCtt_684d681744.jpg "Zellerhütte in winter") Huts in winter Stop off, warm up and enjoy. ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/managed-huts-winter.html) © Open copyright © Zellerhütte in winter Close copyright [ ![Ein Skifahrer ruht sich in der Sonne bei einer Hütte im Skigebiet Hinterstoder aus.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/5/csm_Hinterstoder_Skifahrer_Huette_Ruhe_Sonne_Oberoesterreich_Tourismus_GmbH_David_Lugmayr_63feb3533f.jpg "Skifahren in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") The 11 most beautiful winter experiences Eleven winter moments that stay with you ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-sports/bucket-list.html) © Open copyright © Skifahren in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright Joy! Indulge in uninhibited feelings of happiness. Because holidays are a question of values. [ ![Zwei Freundinnen sitzen in Liegestühlen und im Schnee, lachen sich an und trinken ein Glas Wein.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/3/csm_PyhrnPriel_HinterstoderGenussgipfeln_LindnerPhilipp_01_82496da0c6.jpg "Foto Philipp Lindner Genussgipfeln auf der Hinterstoder Höss in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") events on the piste & all around ](https://www.360alpenland.com/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungen) © Open copyright © Foto Philipp Lindner Genussgipfeln auf der Hinterstoder Höss in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Eine Person wandert idyllisch und alleine im roten Licht des Sonnenaufgangs eine Bergebene entlang. Im Hintergrund das rote Morgenlicht, das Tal unter der Nebeldecke und verschneite Wälder und Berggipfel.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/a/csm_SchneeschuhwandernSonnenaufgang_FotoLukeN_f2752aff36.jpg "Foto LukeN Schneeschuhwandern in den Sonnenaufgang") Winter fair play in nature. ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-fair-play-in-the-great-outdoors.html) © Open copyright © Foto LukeN Schneeschuhwandern in den Sonnenaufgang Close copyright Winter packages --------------- Winter packages combine mountain feeling, nature experience and cultural depth - from fun on the piste to quiet trails in the Kalkalpen National Park and Advent experiences. Everything close together, all in one package: active outdoors, enjoyable indoors. Your winter holiday in 360° Alpenland close enough to book. © Open copyright © Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer Close copyright ![Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/9/csm_1st-Line_Wurzeralm_91f855af2a.jpg "Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer") from € 69 per person 1st Line ski adventure for early risers incl. overnight stay - from 1 night in the chosen accommodation - Participation 1st Line Ski Adventure **Wurzeralm** [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/78677af8-21b4-4b34-b951-ae64c3f66950/1st-line-skiabenteuer-auf-der-wurzeralm) © Open copyright © Snowshoeing in the Kalkalpen National Park Close copyright ![Snowshoe hiking in the Kalkalpen National Park | Photo: Kalkalpen National Park/Roman Königshofer](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/8/csm_Schneeschuhwandern_01_95156c00ea.jpg "Snowshoeing in the Kalkalpen National Park") from € 61 per person With snowshoes through the winter forest Snow-covered mountain pastures and snow-covered forests: On a guided snowshoe tour with the National Park Ranger. - from 1 night in the chosen accommodation - Guided snowshoe hike [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/4d1a36b3-1967-4c25-b68a-f24e3e25b8b6/mit-schneeschuhen-durch-den-winterwald) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Skifahrer zieht Schwünge auf einer Piste im Skigebiet Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright ![Skifahrer von Hinten schwingt auf einer Piste im Skigebiet Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel, im Hintergrund schroffe, verschneite Berggipfel.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/5/csm_Pyhrn_Priel_Wurzeralm_Winter_Skifahren_Oberoesterreich_Tourismus_GmbH_Moritz_Ablinger__3__9b0e4bd689.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Skifahrer zieht Schwünge auf einer Piste im Skigebiet Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") from € 99 per person Ski holiday with free ski day We're giving you a day's skiing for free: fun on the slopes with a free day's skiing in December, March and April, paired with quality accommodation in the region. - from 3 nights in the chosen accommodation - Regional ski pass of your choice - we give you a free day's skiing [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/fd6192b5-ba7f-4ef7-a166-29b5f1211b2b/skiurlaub-mit-einem-gratis-skitag) © Open copyright © Foto: Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Thomas Sattler | Langlaufen in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright ![Zwei Frauen laufen die Langlaufloipe entlang und blicken in Richtung der verschneiten Berge.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/1/csm_PyhrnPrielLanglaufenFreundinnenLoipe_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHThomasSattler_0c19085024.jpg "Foto: Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Thomas Sattler | Langlaufen in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") from € 73 per person Cross-country skiing days Cross-country skiing at different altitudes paired with our hosts for a wonderful holiday experience. - from 2 nights in the chosen accommodation - Cross-country skiing tickets - 120 km of cross-country ski trails [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/b276e8cf-c1a0-46ab-8114-4120336cd5f7/skilanglauf-urlaub-in-pyhrn-priel) © Open copyright © Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer Close copyright ![Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/7/csm_1st-Line-31_feba8c5d56.jpg "Ski slope at sunrise on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Apolline Design Studio/Sophia Humer") from € 69 per person 1st Line ski adventure for early risers incl. overnight stay - from 1 night in the chosen accommodation - Participation 1st Line Ski Adventure **Hinterstoder** [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/3e929695-5399-4f3a-8542-96ef06c43f0a/1st-line-skiabenteuer-in-hinterstoder) © Open copyright © Julia Ludwig Adventdorf glühend, klingend und genussvoll rund um den Leopoldibrunnen Close copyright ![Adventdorf glühend, klingend und genussvoll rund um den Leopoldibrunnen](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/b/csm_AdventdorfrundumdenLeopoldibrunnen_JuliaLudwig_360fc37de1.jpg "Julia Ludwig Adventdorf glühend, klingend und genussvoll rund um den Leopoldibrunnen") from € 140 per person Advent in the Christmas town of Steyr Immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of the Christkindlstadt! - from 2 nights in a \*\*\*/\*\*\*\* hotel - incl. Advent experiences in Steyr - incl. night watchman tour [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/196085d4-827b-4cf8-8c76-f0045fe4847f/advent-in-der-christkindlstadt-steyr) © Open copyright © Foto: Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler | Windischgarsten Adventmarkt in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright ![Blick auf den Adventmarkt in Windischgarsten.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/e/csm_PyhrnPriel_AdventmarkWindischgarsten_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHDanielHinterramskogler_035_9dbd98cf8c.jpg "Foto: Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler | Windischgarsten Adventmarkt in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") from € 78 per person Mountain Advent in Pyhrn-Priel Alpine tradition comes alive in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region, especially during the Advent season. - from 2 nights in the chosen accommodation - € 20,- holiday vouchers - Visit to the respective markets [ book now ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/packages-offers/specialoffers/PYH/1a71612b-7ea9-4f1a-9468-a29ee06b45b3/bergadvent-in-pyhrn-priel) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [ ![Ein Bus an einer Haltestelle im Winter.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_Skibus_Hinterstoder%40O%C3%96VV_945c5bdfec.jpg "Foto OÖVV Oberösterreich Verkehrsverbund in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Ski bus Stress-free access to the ski area ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-bus.html) © Open copyright © Foto OÖVV Oberösterreich Verkehrsverbund in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Ein Skifahrer schnallt seine Ski an, um los zu fahren.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/6/csm_PyhrnPriel_SkifahrenHoessHinterstoder_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHMarkusKohlmayr_036_e5077c521d.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr Skifahren in Hinterstoder auf der Höss in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Ski hire Borrow and drive off ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-hire.html) © Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr Skifahren in Hinterstoder auf der Höss in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Die Skilehrer üben mit den Kindern auf der Wurzeralm das Kurvenfahren.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/8/csm_Schulskikurs_Raitmayr_573bd72fe7.jpg "Foto HIWU/Raithmayr Skischule in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Ski schools For beginners, advanced and returners ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-schools.html) © Open copyright © Foto HIWU/Raithmayr Skischule in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Der große Messstab zeigt an wieviel Schnee insgesamt liegt.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/7/csm_PyhrnPrielSchneemesserin_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHMarkusKohlmayr_16_81bcad2412.jpg "Foto Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr Die Schneemesserin vom Hengstpass in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Snow depths and snow reports Inform today, drive tomorrow. ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snow-depths-and-snow-reports.html) © Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr Die Schneemesserin vom Hengstpass in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![ÖBB Cityjet drives through a winter landscape.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/e/csm_Cityjet_Winter_7969deb9ad.jpg "ÖBB Cityjet in winter | Photo: ÖBB / Eisenberger") Ski day with ÖBB ÖBB Holiday Express from Vienna ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/ski-day-with-oebb.html) © Open copyright © ÖBB Cityjet in winter | Photo: ÖBB / Eisenberger Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Interesting facts about winter sports in 360° Alpenland ------------------------------------------------------- [ Where can you ski in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse459119) ------------------------------------------------------------------ In the south, the [Höss](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203103/skigebiet-hinterstoder-hutterer-hoess.html) ski area in Hinterstoder and the [Wurzeralm](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001384/ski-area-wurzeralm-spital-am-pyhrn.html) near Spital am Pyhrn offer a variety of pistes and sweeping views of the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel. The offer is complemented by smaller, family-run ski lifts such as the [Forsteralm](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201805/forsteralm-ski-area-gaflenz.html) and the [Gasthof Stubauer ski lift](https://www.360alpenland.com/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026749/schilift-gasthof-stubauer-gaflenz.html) in Gaflenz, the [Glasenberg](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201361/skilift-glasenberg.html) in Maria Neustift, the [Hotz ski lift](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001415/hotz-ski-lift-in-oberweng.html) in Oberweng and the [Raml lift](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000525/raml-ski-lift-molln.html) in Molln. [ Is the 360° Alpenland suitable for a skiing holiday with the family? ](#ttgNCECollapse459120) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, wide practice slopes, ski schools and manageable structures ensure that children and parents feel equally at home. Away from the slopes, toboggan runs, winter hiking trails and thermal baths in Bad Hall complement the family holiday - short distances combine exercise in the snow with relaxing time in the warmth. [ What options are there for ski tours? ](#ttgNCECollapse459121) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Experienced ski tourers will find quiet ascents and wide slopes around the Tote Gebirge and the Kalkalpen National Park. Guided tours with regional mountain guides offer safety and insights into the landscape and avalanche awareness. Ski touring in 360° Alpenland thus becomes a conscious encounter with the winter mountains. [ Can you go winter hiking in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse459124) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleared [winter hiking trails ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/winter-hiking.html)lead through snow-covered forests, across alpine pastures and along river valleys. A tour in the Kalkalpen National Park is particularly atmospheric when the snow muffles sounds and every step becomes audible. Winter hiking in Upper Austria means slowing down: Slow down, feel your breath, read the landscape. [ Are there cross-country ski trails in the region? ](#ttgNCECollapse459125) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, there are perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails around Pyhrn-Priel and in higher areas. Classic or skating - the movement through the clear winter air combines endurance with an experience of nature. There are also cross-country ski trails in Ennstal, Steyrtal and Kremstal. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty make the 360° Alpenland interesting for beginners and experienced skiers alike. [ Are there tobogganing facilities in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse459142) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Several natural toboggan runs provide uncomplicated winter fun. Whether as an end to a day's skiing or as a separate programme item with the family - tobogganing brings exercise and shared laughter to the snow. The runs can often be easily combined with winter hikes. [ How can winter sports be combined with wellness? ](#ttgNCECollapse459143) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ After hours in the snow, Bad Hall offers soothing warmth at the Mediterrana thermal spa. Thermal water, sauna world and relaxation areas create a counterbalance to the cold on the mountain. Some accommodation also has its own wellness/sauna area. The result is a winter holiday in Upper Austria that naturally combines activity and regeneration. [ Is the 360° Alpenland also suitable for quiet winter days? ](#ttgNCECollapse459144) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quiet spaces open up away from the ski resorts: snow-covered meadows near Steyr, forest paths in the national park, small villages with traditional structures. If you want to combine culture and winter, you will find museums, crafts and cafés in the old town of Steyr - a contrast to a day in the mountains without having to travel long distances. [ What offers are there for snowshoe hikers? ](#ttgNCECollapse459145) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guided snowshoe hikes lead through unspoilt snowy landscapes and impart knowledge about nature, wildlife and the respectful treatment of the alpine habitat. In the Kalkalpen National Park in particular, snowshoeing becomes a mindful search for tracks in winter. [ When is the best time for winter sports in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse459146) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depending on the snow conditions, the winter season starts in December and usually lasts until spring. Thanks to the altitude of the ski resorts between Pyhrn and Priel, many pistes can be used for a long time. Up-to-date snow reports and weather information help you plan your skiing holiday in Upper Austria.